Construction Project Executive - Pittsburgh

About the role

The Project Executive (PX) is a construction professional with extensive experience who manages one or more projects at any given time. As the PX, the individual will be responsible for producing strategic execution plans for all Higley Construction projects under their supervision, generating new business, maintaining existing relationships and overseeing training and development of all staff on their projects. This individual will team with all support departments to ensure Higley Construction policy and procedures are followed so that we can ensure project delivery that exceeds the expectations of all stakeholders. This person is ultimately accountable for all aspects of their projects.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates an understanding of the values and ethics that differentiate Higley Construction in the competitive marketplace.
• Demonstrates excellence in delivering work results that consistently exceed corporate goals for profitability, schedule, quality, safety, and client relationship management.
• Demonstrates receiving high ratings for client satisfaction, safety performance and project execution on projects he or she leads.
• Possesses an appreciation of the value of building a professional network of industry and community relationships that will help Higley Construction learn about future project opportunities and a commitment to playing an active role in securing future business.
• Demonstrates a commitment to creatively engaging and leading in department development and initiatives that develop the group and benefit the company.
• Demonstrates the ability to successfully negotiate contract agreements with Subcontractors and material suppliers; and to successfully administer that during a project.
• Demonstrates the ability to negotiate contracts with owners and design teams.
• Demonstrates a proven track record of establishing project schedules, including critical milestone dates; and managing the schedule, holding all project stakeholders- Owner, Architects, Engineers, and Subcontractors accountable for on-time performance.
• Holds at least a four-year engineering, construction management or construction-related degree, or relevant experience.
• Has at least fifteen (15) years of project management/superintendent experience with increasing responsibility on construction projects.

Skills and Abilities

• Possesses advanced competency in business writing and public presentation skills, and is motivated to become a compelling presenter, motivator, and team leader.
• Demonstrates excellence in personal work habits; and the ability to lead their team by example.
• Demonstrates the ability to creatively overcome personnel, project, and competitive challenges on protects which he or she leads.
• Show “Team” Leadership ability.
• Understands the dedication necessary to be a leader.
• Competent or willing to learn multiple construction software’s.
• Understand construction accounting and project cost forecasting.
• Ability to leverage relationships.
• Understands the intricacies of the local market and learns them of new markets.
• Ability to make the call of when to escalate, diffuse or accept risk of a given situation.
• Strong ability and understanding of estimating/preconstruction.

Qualifications

• Holds at least a four-year engineering, construction management or construction-related degree, or relevant experience.
• Has at least fifteen (15) years of project management/superintendent experience with increasing responsibility on construction projects.

Skills and Abilities

• Possesses advanced competency in business writing and public presentation skills, and is motivated to become a compelling presenter, motivator, and team leader.
• Demonstrates excellence in personal work habits; and the ability to lead their team by example.
• Demonstrates the ability to creatively overcome personnel, project, and competitive challenges on protects which he or she leads.
• Show “Team” Leadership ability.
• Understands the dedication necessary to be a leader.
• Competent or willing to learn multiple construction software’s.
• Understand construction accounting and project cost forecasting.
• Ability to leverage relationships.
• Understands the intricacies of the local market and learns them of new markets.
• Ability to make the call of when to escalate, diffuse or accept risk of a given situation.
• Strong ability and understanding of estimating/preconstruction.

Job Requirements

• Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• This position is classified as safety-sensitive as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor.
• Physical Activities: This role requires driving to and from office, jobsites, meetings, client locations, events, and other work-related locations as necessary. It also may require climbing ladders and scaffolding, riding in mobile elevated work platforms at heights of up to 80 feet, and entering and working in confined or tight spaces. It involves remaining in a stationary position—standing or sitting—for extended periods, as well as frequent movement between tasks or worksites, including walking on snow-covered or icy surfaces. The position requires lifting or adjusting objects, including weights ranging from 30 to 50 pounds without difficulty, as well as performing repetitive motions involving the hands, wrists, or fingers. Use of hands and arms to handle tools, equipment, and materials is frequent, and tasks may involve operating spray test equipment, construction site tools, power tools, machinery, and heavy equipment. Employees must be able to wear fall protection gear and respiratory protection.
• Environmental Conditions: Work may take place in a variety of environmental conditions, including exposure to high and low temperatures, inclement weather such as rain, wind, and snow, and getting wet during specific tasks. The role may also involve working in dusty environments, areas with extreme noise, poor ventilation, and small or enclosed spaces. In some instances, no adverse environmental conditions are expected.